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3D Printing Service.

KeithSloan

3D Printing Service.
February 10, 2012 02:33PM

Registered: 13 years ago
Posts: 137

Anybody used a 3D printing service to create their initial Reprap parts?

I have found a few 3D printing services and will send off some STL files to get quotes, but was wondering if anybody has used a service and what their experiences were. Are they miles more expensive than getting reprap parts via ebay.

Thanks Keith

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KeithSloan

Re: 3D Printing Service.
February 13, 2012 05:51PM

Registered: 13 years ago
Posts: 137

Okay I got a couple of quotes for printing the Prusa parts as per the four plates.

One said over £600 + VAT

The other costed each plate as follows

Plate1 £391.25
Plate2 £263.92
Plate3 £286.24
Plate4 £139.34

Which I make £1080.75 + VAT

Obviously both costs were way over the top as far as I am concerned. Not surprised but was interesting to see how much more expensive than buying reprap printed parts via ebay.

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airheli1201

Re: 3D Printing Service.
February 28, 2013 06:49PM

Registered: 11 years ago
Posts: 3

The prices are ridiculous!

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rhmorrison

Re: 3D Printing Service.
March 06, 2013 03:43AM

Registered: 14 years ago
Posts: 3,742

Have you tried i.materialize?
They are usually cheaper than Ponoko or Shapeways.

Bob Morrison
Wörth am Rhein, Germany
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